Data Center

Colocation Data Center Options (Rack, Cage, Suites)

Start fast with retail racks or lock in predictable capacity with wholesale space inside a secure Data Center. Scale from single cabinets to private suites without re‑platforming and keep compliance zones clear. As needs evolve, you can change footprints without re‑architecting network or security.

• Space models: rack colocation, cage colocation, and private suites in a multi‑tenant Data Center.
• Density: 5–20 kW standard, 30–70 kW high‑density racks for GPU clusters.
• Access: 24/7 biometric, mantrap, CCTV, visitor management; SOC escorts on request.
• CTA: Book a Data Center tour or request a design review.

Data Center Interconnection and Cloud On‑Ramps

Interconnection turns a Data Center into your network hub. Meet‑me rooms, cross‑connects, and diverse fiber routes eliminate single points of failure and bring clouds closer. The campus connects to IXs and offers dark fiber handoffs for demanding routes.

• Cloud: private on‑ramps to AWS, Azure, and Google; sub‑2 ms metro latency from the Data Center to cloud gateways.
• Network: carrier‑neutral choices, IX access, IP transit, dark fiber, DWDM.
• Redundancy: dual paths to each meet‑me room, diverse conduits, redundant routers.
• CTA: Download the metro latency map.

AI/HPC‑Ready Data Center Cooling and Power

AI and HPC change the physics of the Data Center. Our N+1 and 2N power designs with dual A/B feeds, UPS, PDUs, and generators sustain 99.999% power SLA, while hot/cold aisle containment and optional liquid cooling keep thermals in check. We accommodate immersion or rear‑door liquid designs where appropriate.

• Rack density: 30–50 kW today, roadmap to 70 kW per rack in select halls.
• Cooling mix: CRAC/CRAH, rear‑door heat exchangers, and liquid options.
• Monitoring: thermal mapping, DCIM alerts, and capacity planning every quarter.
• Evidence: recent deployments ran at PUE 1.25–1.35 with seasonal variance under 4%.
• CTA: Request a density and cooling assessment.

Tier III–IV Data Center Resilience and Compliance

Choose the level of maintenance tolerance your workloads require and align governance end‑to‑end with the Data Center. Documented procedures, change control, and audit trails make certifications meaningful, not just logos. Audits cover operations, change control, and physical safeguards across the facility.

• Uptime: Tier III concurrent maintainability; Tier IV fault tolerance depending on site.
• Compliance: ISO 27001 scope includes operations and physical security; SOC 2 Type II audited annually; PCI DSS and HIPAA available in designated rooms.
• Security: layered access, biometrics, anti‑tailgating mantraps, CCTV retention policy.
• Process: incident response drills, maintenance windows, evidence retention for audits.

Green Data Center Efficiency (Low PUE, Renewables)

Reduce footprint without compromising performance by choosing a Data Center engineered for efficiency. Transparent reporting shows monthly PUE, water usage, and renewable energy mix. Design choices prioritize airflow, efficient chillers, and intelligent controls.

• PUE: targets of 1.25–1.35 depending on climate and load; incentives for off‑peak scheduling in the Data Center.
• Sustainability: renewable energy contracts, heat reuse, water‑wise cooling.
• Design: free‑air economization where climate allows; optimized airflow at the rack row.
• CTA: Ask for the latest sustainability report.

Data Center Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Protect the business with paired regions and automated runbooks that keep the primary Data Center in sync with the recovery site. Failover testing verifies not just backups but app behavior and network routes. Runbooks document who decides, how to switch, and when to failback.

• Replication: block‑level and file‑level, RPO minutes; async or sync between Data Center campuses.
• Failover: DNS, BGP, or application‑level strategies; tabletop exercises every quarter.
• Continuity: prioritized services, communication plans, and back‑in‑service criteria.

Local Data Center Locations and Pricing Guidance

Pick metros for latency, tax, and utility profiles, then right‑size contracts for your stage. Transparent models show kW‑per‑rack, cross‑connect, and remote‑hands line items so your finance team understands the Data Center TCO from day one. Latency maps and local incentives help decision‑making and timeline planning.

• Procurement: MRC vs. NRC clarified up front; migration and install as line items.
• Timeline: assessment → design → cabling → acceptance → go‑live; 4–10 weeks typical for a single Data Center hall.
• Visibility: capacity roadmaps and expansion options across the Data Center campus.
• CTA: Request pricing for your nearest Data Center and a latency map.

Data Center Operations and Remote Hands

Keep engineers focused on apps while the Data Center team handles the physical layer. Around‑the‑clock NOC, DCIM, and well‑documented change control make outcomes predictable. Visibility via dashboards, ticketing, and post‑incident reviews keeps stakeholders aligned.

• Services: installs, migrations, cabling, racking, break‑fix, media handling.
• SLAs: response windows by severity; spares on‑site with defined RMAs.
• Governance: maintenance calendars, access approvals, and auditable trails.

Facility Types and Tiers for Your Data Center

Select the footprint that matches workload patterns: edge sites for content and IoT, enterprise halls for core apps, and hyperscale rooms for centralized compute. Modular builds accelerate delivery without diluting Data Center standards.

• Edge: proximity reduces last‑mile latency, ideal for caching and telemetry.
• Enterprise: balanced density and compliance scope, flexible cross‑connects.
• Hyperscale: bulk power, large cages, and standardized designs.

Why a Carrier‑Neutral Data Center Matters

Choice creates resilience. A carrier‑neutral Data Center lets you mix providers, optimize routes, and avoid lock‑in while negotiating better bandwidth rates.

• Diversity: multiple carriers, IX options, and distinct building entries.
• Control: choose peers, shape traffic, and change vendors without forklift moves.

Use Case: AI Startup Modernizes in a Data Center

An AI startup running hot servers on‑prem moved to a Tier III Data Center with 40 kW racks and liquid‑ready rows. The design added dual A/B power, two diverse fiber paths, and private cloud on‑ramps. Results: latency to training data dropped 38%, monthly incidents fell to zero, and PUE averaged 1.28 across the first year. The team now scales GPUs in the same Data Center instead of opening a second server room.